Well, let me tell you, this whole thing about cologne being able to catch fire, it’s got me thinking. Is cologne ignitable? My grandson, he’s always spraying that stuff on him, and it got me wondering if it’s safe. That boy, he goes through those bottles like they’re water. Smells strong, too.
So, is cologne ignitable? I heard some folks talking down at the market. They were saying something about alcohol. They say that’s what makes it catch fire. Alcohol, you know, like the kind you ain’t supposed to drink too much of. They say it’s like that rubbing alcohol stuff, but don’t use it like rubbing alcohol, don’t go putting cologne on your cuts! This cologne stuff, it’s mostly alcohol, they say. And alcohol, well, that burns real good. Like when you’re starting a fire in the old stove, a little splash of something strong gets it going quick, you know?
So yeah, cologne can catch fire if it has that alcohol in it. Most of them do, I reckon. That’s why you gotta be careful with it. Don’t go spraying it near a lit candle or the stove when it’s on. And keep it away from the young’uns. They don’t know no better. This cologne is not a toy, it can start a fire!
I remember one time, my neighbor, she was spraying her cologne, and she got too close to the stove. Poof! Her hair went up a little bit. Scared her half to death! She was alright, thank goodness, but it just goes to show, you gotta be mindful of these things.
Now, they make all kinds of these colognes, don’t they? Different smells, different bottles. Some are stronger than others, I guess. The ones that smell real strong, those probably have more of that alcohol in them. So they’d probably be more likely to catch fire. More alcohol, more fire, less alcohol, less fire, that’s what my old brain tells me. This cologne is serious business.
They even have these things called testers. You can try the cologne before you buy it. But you gotta be careful with that too. They tell you to put a little bit on your skin and see how it smells with your own body. Some smells good, some don’t. They say your skin changes the smell. Well, I guess it is a little like baking, you know, sometimes the same ingredients taste different depending on who makes it. Same with cologne and your skin. But don’t go putting a bunch of those tester bottles in your pockets, they got alcohol, and that means they can catch fire, even those little bottles!
Here’s what you gotta remember about this cologne and fire business:
- Cologne with alcohol can catch fire.
- Don’t spray it near flames or heat.
- Keep it away from kids.
- Stronger smelling cologne might be more flammable.
- Be careful with testers, too.
It ain’t rocket science, just plain old common sense. But sometimes, folks forget these things. They get all caught up in smelling good and they don’t think about the dangers. They don’t think about how this cologne can be dangerous, how it can catch fire. You gotta respect fire, and you gotta respect things that can catch fire, like cologne.
My grandson, he finally listened to me about being careful with his cologne. He keeps it in a safe place now, away from anything hot. He even started spraying it a little less. Maybe he realized he didn’t need to bathe in the stuff to smell decent. Smart boy. He knows this cologne is not just for smelling, it can burn too.
And you know what? It’s not just cologne. Perfume, too. That’s what the fancy ladies wear. It’s the same thing, just a different name. Perfume, cologne, it’s all the same when it comes to fire. If it’s got alcohol, it can burn. Perfume has alcohol, cologne has alcohol, both can catch fire.
So the next time you’re thinking about buying some cologne or perfume, just remember what I said. Be careful with it. Treat it like you would anything else that can catch fire. Don’t be foolish. A little common sense goes a long way. That’s what you need to know about cologne, alcohol, and fire. You don’t want to learn the hard way, believe me. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Stay safe, and don’t play with fire, or cologne!
